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Bachelor of Science Psychology

Macromedia University of Applied Sciences (private, state-recognised) · Berlin or Munich, Germany

100% taught in EnglishApply direct to the university, not the CAOOpen entryPrivate universityNo entrance testInternship semester
Duration3 years
StartsAutumn 2027
EntryOpen entry
Deadline (EU)1 Oct 2027
Tuition 2026/27€12,000 / yr

About the course

A six-semester, 180 ECTS applied psychology degree taught in English, covering social, general, developmental, biological, clinical, health, educational, media and work and organisational psychology plus statistics and diagnostics, with specialisation options in clinical, criminal and health psychology. The fifth semester combines a 15 ECTS internship with a 10 ECTS practice-oriented project.

Entry requirements for Irish students

  • The university asks for a recognised secondary school-leaving certificate. Under German rules (KMK/anabin) the Leaving Certificate gives direct entry only with six subjects: at least two at Higher Level at H5 or better, the other four at O6/H6 or better, including two languages and Maths at O5/H6 or better. LCA and LCVP are not accepted. Depending on how psychology is classified, Higher Level Maths at H5 (and possibly a Higher Level science) may also be needed; confirm with Macromedia admissions.
  • No numerus clausus, entrance test or interview is listed; you submit a CV and motivation letter.
  • English: the admissions page asks non-native speakers for TOEFL iBT 72 or IELTS 6.0 (or the Burlington VTest). It does not state whether Irish applicants are exempt, so check with admissions.

How to apply

  1. Check your subjectsConfirm your Leaving Cert meets the German subject rules and ask admissions whether Higher Level Maths is needed for psychology.
  2. Apply onlineSubmit the online application with results, CV, motivation letter, passport copy and English proof, ideally by summer 2027 for October 2027 (published deadline 1 October).
  3. Advisory feedbackThe student advisory service contacts you after reviewing your file; choose Berlin or Munich.
  4. Sign the study contractSign the contract, pay the EUR 699 registration fee and arrange accommodation before the 1 October start.
Deadline for Irish/EU applicants: Rolling admission with two intakes: winter semester (starts 1 October; published deadline 1 October) and summer semester (starts 1 April; deadline 1 April). For the 2026 cycle the university advised applying by 30 September to start in October 2026; deadlines may be extended depending on application status. Apply early to allow time for paperwork and housing..

Costs

  • EUR 6,000 per semester (EUR 12,000 a year), plus a one-off registration fee of EUR 699. Payment by semester, monthly, lump sum or deposit plus instalments is possible. As a private university, the tuition-free rule for German public universities does not apply. 2027/28 fees are not yet confirmed.
The programme page says nothing about professional recognition. If you want to become a clinical psychologist or psychotherapist in Ireland or Germany, check with PSI (Psychological Society of Ireland) and the university whether this degree leads to accredited postgraduate training before enrolling.

At a glance

CountryGermany
CityBerlin or Munich
LanguageEnglish
Apply viaUniversity online portal
PlacesNot published
EntryOpen entry
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Checked against the official Macromedia University website: September 2026 (2027 entry). Deadline and fee details shown are from the 2026 cycle; confirm the 2027 figures with the university. Always confirm details with the university before applying.